Date: Friday, December 19th, 2025
Contact: vho@louthcoco.ie
Purpose: Discuss Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant application
Status: Scheduled
Priority Topics:
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Electrical safety issues
- Present documentation
- Discuss meter bypass situation
- Impact on timeline
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Grant application process
- Required documentation
- Timeline expectations
- Enhanced €70k eligibility
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Technical questions
- ESB Networks coordination
- Contractor quote requirements
- SEAI grant combination
- Payment schedule
- What qualifies property for enhanced €70k grant amount?
- Specific requirements for documenting electrical issues?
- Timeline from application to approval?
- How to handle ESB meter bypass in application?
- Can Vacant Property and SEAI grants be combined?
- What if costs exceed grant amount?
- Requirements for contractor quotes?
- Progress reporting during renovation?
- Any red flags or concerns with our property?
- Recommended next steps?
¶ Property Viewing and Key Collection
Date: December 2025
Attendees: Steve, Partner
Key Discoveries:
- Electrical system bypasses meter
- Fuse box completely removed
- Exposed wiring throughout
- Property in worse condition than expected
- Cannabis grow operation evidence visible
Actions Taken:
- Documented electrical issues
- Avoided using electrical system
- Began researching grant options
- Scheduled meeting with Vacant Homes Officer
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Last updated: December 18, 2025